I am a 21 year old Dominican who has always struggled with rapid weight gain and minimal weight loss. The pressures placed on females (in particular) to be a certain size can be such a demotivator when it comes to weight-loss. This is why I've decided to get to my goal weight at my own pace without beating myself up when I decide to have some ice-cream or a glass or two of wine.
I work full time, and I just completed my BSc in managerial accounting and I'm certainly looking forward to enjoying life while I work on getting to the weight and size that works for me without beating myself up whenever the scale doesn't say what I want it to.